Mike Esperanza received his BFA in graphic design from Cal State Fullerton in 1997. During that time, he discovered the art of dance.

Mike has been teaching since 1998 and served as a guest choreographer at CSUF, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chapman University, Santa Ana College, Mt SAC and OCHSA.

In 2004, Mike was awarded the “Dance: Creation to Performance” grant from Dance USA and The Irvine Foundation. This prestigious honor launched his dance company, BARE.